Mgr-RDC Planning bei RealTruck

The RDC Planning Manager is responsible for leading the distribution center’s planning and scheduling functions to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. This role oversees labor planning, inventory flow, inbound and outbound scheduling, and capacity management to support operational excellence, service level commitments, and financial targets. The Planning Manager partners with operations, transportation, supply chain, and customer service teams to balance demand and capacity while driving continuous improvement.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Develop, implement, and maintain short- and long-term labor and capacity plans to support volume forecasts and service requirements.
• Lead inbound and outbound scheduling processes to ensure timely product flow and balanced workload across shifts and departments.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and replenishment teams to optimize storage and throughput.
• Partner with operations leaders to align staffing levels with operations needs, minimizing overtime and underutilization.
• Analyze historical trends, forecast data, and operational KPIs to identify risks, constraints, and opportunities for efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning, scheduling, and forecasting processes to enhance productivity and accuracy.
• Collaborate with transportation partners to coordinate dock capacity and trailer scheduling.
• Provide regular reporting on labor performance, capacity utilization, and service metrics.
• Manage, develop, and coach planning team members to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in operations or logistics required; and
• 3+ years of experience at a leadership level with similar responsibilities.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of labor management, forecasting, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency in WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), LMS (Labor Management Systems), and advanced Excel; experience with planning/forecasting tools preferred.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to respond to customer or carrier requests in a timely and professional manner. 

Travel

Minimal travel may be required.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data to make decisions and anticipate problems before they happen; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures; Looks ahead to connect daily plans to long-term goals.
• Looks for ways to simplify processes, reduce waste, and improve accuracy; Encourages the team to share ideas and take part in making improvements.
• Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail; Keeps multiple moving parts organized and aligned.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Stays calm and effective when priorities shift or unexpected issues arise.
• Coaches and supports team members to build skill and confidence; Creates a culture of accountability, fairness, and continuous learning.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manager+: Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs the employees within the department function. Has direct reports.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is subject to medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.

 Physical Activities

This position is subject to the following physical activities: lifting, standing, walking, talking, and hearing.

 Visual Acuity

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal.

 Working Conditions

This position will be subject to both an office environment and warehouse environment, working near the shipping and receiving docks.